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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, 14, 2012 (distributed previously).

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 24.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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Commercial Vehicle Traffic - 16000 Blk of River Road

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City of Richmond: Response to Genetically Engineered Free BC Resolution

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Agricultural Advisory Committee 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Work Program

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, June 18, 2012):

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22560, 22600, & 22620 Gilley Road – Rezone from (RS/1B) to (ZT11) (Kaiman Enterprises Co. Ltd. – applicant)

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4820 Garry Street – Rezone from (RS1/E) to (RS2/A) (Amrit Maharaj – applicant)

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23591 Westminster Hwy – Rezone from (RS1/F) to (SI) (City of Richmond – applicant)

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Text Amendments to CCAP: Density Calculation Clarification for Minor Streets, Lanes, Mews, Parks, and Open Spaces not identified in Richmond’s DCC Program

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7431 Francis Road – Rezone from (ASY) to (RS2/E) (Avion Homes Ltd. – applicant)

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7840 Bennett Road – Rezone from (RS1/E) to (RI2) (Timothy Tse – applicant)

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Telecommunications Antennas: Amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8500 and Development Application Fees Bylaw 7984

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Electric Vehicle - Community Charging Infrastructure Grant Funding Opportunity

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Recycling & Solid Waste Management - Together We’re Making Change Happen

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Green Cart Pilot Program Results

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2012 Flood Protection Grant Program

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Permits for City Pump Stations

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ICBC/City of Richmond Road Improvement Program - Proposed Projects for 2012

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Proposed Parking Strategy for Steveston Village

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 23 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012; and

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(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Thursday, May 24, 2012;

be received for information.

7.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TRAFFIC – 16000 BLK OF RIVER ROAD

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3240955)

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See Page CNCL-51 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed control and enforcement measures related to commercial vehicles on River Road as outlined in the staff report titled Commercial Vehicle Traffic – 16000 Blk Of River Road (dated April 2, 2012, from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety), be endorsed.

8.

City of Richmond: Response to Genetically Engineered Free BC Resolution

(File Ref. No. 01-0370-01/2012-Vol01) (REDMS No. 3518727)

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See Page CNCL-55 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond hereby opposes the cultivation of genetically engineered plants and trees in the City of Richmond, with the exception of the 3 existing dairy farm GMO corn crops found prior to this Resolution, and that from this Resolution forward, no further GM crops, trees, or plants should be grown in the City of Richmond. This also includes GM fruit trees, all GM plants and shrubbery, GM vegetables, GM commodity crops and any and all field tests for medical and experimental GM crops;

(2)

That Option 1: Support Consumer Choice/Advocate for Strengthened Senior Government Management as described in the report titled “City of Richmond: Response to Genetically Engineered Free BC Resolution”, dated April 26, 2012, from the Interim Director, Sustainability and District Energy be endorsed;

(3)

That letters be sent on behalf of Council to the Prime Minister, Premier and leaders of the Federal and Provincial opposition, and copied to relevant Ministers in the Federal and Provincial governments, Richmond MPs and MLAs, Metro Vancouver, UBCM, the LMLGA, and the FCM, advising of these resolutions and requesting strengthened management of genetically modified plants, including the introduction of mandatory labelling requirements, more transparent assessment procedures and enhanced communication with the public; and

(4)

That the City of Richmond agrees to revisit this resolution as pertinent new information becomes available that affects this resolution.

9.

AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2011 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2012 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3517976)

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See Page CNCL-67 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2012 Agricultural Advisory Committee work program be approved.

10.

APPLICATION BY KAIMAN ENTERPRISES CO. LTD. FOR REZONING AT 22560, 22600 AND 22620 GILLEY ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/B) TO TOWN HOUSING (ZT11) – HAMILTON

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8750, RZ 06-344606) (REDMS No. 3519618)

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See Page CNCL-75 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8750, for the rezoning of 22560, 22600 and 22620 Gilley Road from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” to “Town Housing (ZT11) - Hamilton”, be referred to the June 18, 2012 Public Hearing.

11.

APPLICATION BY AMRIT MAHARAJ FOR REZONING AT 4820 GARRY STREET FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/A)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8825, RZ 11-582830) (REDMS No.3374326)

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See Page CNCL-113 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8825, for the rezoning of 4820 Garry Street from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

APPLICATION BY CITY OF RICHMOND FOR REZONING AT 23591 WESTMINSTER HWY. FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO SCHOOL & INSTITUTIONAL USE (SI)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8880/8881, RZ 12-601319) (REDMS No. 3482714)

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See Page CNCL-125 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8880 to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by repealing the existing land use designation in Schedule 2.14 (Hamilton Area Plan) for 23591 Westminster Hwy. and by designating it “Community Facilities”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8880, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8880, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8881, for the rezoning of 23591 Westminster Hwy. from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “School & Institutional Use (SI)”  be introduced and given first reading.

13.

CITY CENTRE AREA PLAN (CCAP) TEXT AMENDMENTS: DENSITY CALCULATION CLARIFICATION FOR MINOR STREETS, LANES, MEWS, PARKS, AND OPEN SPACES NOT IDENTIFIED IN RICHMOND’S DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE (DCC) PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8888, 08-4045-20-10/2012-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3517757)

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See Page CNCL-151 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8888, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 by making text amendments to Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) to clarify the intent of the Plan in respect to lands voluntarily dedicated or otherwise transferred to the City by developers for use as “minor streets” (i.e., as designated under the Plan), lanes, mews, parks, and open spaces not identified in the Development Cost Charge (DCC) program for land acquisition purposes, and make clear that the City may, in its discretion on a project-by-project basis, include such lands in the calculation of “net development site” for the purpose of determining the maximum permitted floor area, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8888, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; and

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8888, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

14.

APPLICATION BY AVION HOMES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7431 FRANCIS ROAD FROM ASSEMBLY (ASY) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/E)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8900/8901, RZ 11-596457) (REDMS No. 3518170)

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See Page CNCL-165 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8900, to redesignate 7431 Francis Road:

(a)

from "Community Institutional" to "Neighbourhood Residential" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Generalized Land Use Map); and

(b)

from "Community Institutional" to "Low-Density Residential" in Attachment 2 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Specific Land Use Map);

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8900, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8900, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8901, for the rezoning of 7431 Francis Road from "Assembly (ASY)" to "Single Detached (RS2/E)", be introduced and given first reading.

15.

APPLICATION BY TIMOTHY TSE FOR REZONING AT 7840 BENNETT ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO INFILL RESIDENTIAL (RI2)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8902, RZ 09-496145) (REDMS No. 3496755)

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See Page CNCL-181 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8902, for the rezoning of 7840 Bennett Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Infill Residential (RI2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

16.

TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS:  AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BYLAW 8500 AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES BYLAW 7984

(File Ref. No.:  08-4040-01) (REDMS No. 3522269)

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See Page CNCL-203 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed “Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8904,” concerning maximum heights for telecommunications antennas, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the proposed “Development Applications Fees Bylaw 7984, Amendment Bylaw 8905,” concerning fees for Telecommunications Antenna Consultation and Siting Protocol applications, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

17.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE – COMMUNITY CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 3514789)

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See Page CNCL-211 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That an application for a community electric vehicle charging plan and infrastructure grant be submitted to the Fraser Basin Council upon announcement of the availability of provincial funding for this work.

18.

REPORT 2011: RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - TOGETHER WE'RE MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 3519135 v.3)

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See Page CNCL-217 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the “2011 Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Together We're Making Change Happen” annual report be endorsed and made available to the community through the City’s website and other communication medium.

19.

GREEN CART PILOT PROGRAM RESULTS

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-10-05) (REDMS No. 3521669 v.3)

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See Page CNCL-279 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That based on the successful results of the Green Cart Pilot Program, staff report back on costs and options for an expanded cart-based collection program for a food scraps and organics recycling program for all townhome units in conjunction with introduction of a similar program for residents in single-family homes; and

(2)

That the Green Cart Pilot program be continued pending a determination by Council on actions relating to a permanent food scraps/organics recycling program for townhomes.

20.

2012 FLOOD PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 10-6045-01) (REDMS No. 3513301 v.4)

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See Page CNCL-295 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager Engineering and Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute the cost share agreements for the Williams Road Drainage Pump Station and the No. 1 Road North Drainage Pump Station which were approved for funding by the Province as part of the 2010 Provincial Flood Protection Program;

(2)

That the following projects be endorsed for submission to the 2012 Provincial Flood Protection Grant Program:

(a)

McCallan Drainage Pump Station Upgrade;

(b)

No. 2 Road Drainage Pump Station Upgrade;

(c)

Dike Upgrade and Raise, McCallan Road to No. 2 Road;

(d)

South Dike Seismic Upgrade No. 4 Road to Shell Right of Way;

(e)

Dike Upgrade at Nelson Road Drainage Pump Station;

(f)

South Dike Upgrade Erosion Control Rip-Rap Replacement and Raise, No. 7 Road to ±1000 metres west;

(g)

Dike Upgrade and Raise from Hollybridge Street to approximately 50 metres east of Dinsmore Bridge;

(3)

That should any of the above submissions be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager Engineering and Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute the cost share agreements with the Province.

21.

PERMITS FOR CITY PUMP STATIONS

(File Ref. No. 10-6340-01) (REDMS No. 3519553)

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See Page CNCL-301 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to sign Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver) Permits in the format shown in Attachment 1 as needed for the construction and operation of current and future City pump stations.

22.

ICBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2012

(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 3481661)

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See Page CNCL-307 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects, as described in the report, be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2012 Road Improvement Program for consideration of cost sharing funding; and

(2)

That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to negotiate and execute the cost-share agreements and the 2012 Capital Plan and 5-Year (2012-2016) Financial Plan be amended accordingly.

23.

PROPOSED PARKING STRATEGY FOR STEVESTON VILLAGE

(File Ref. No. 10-6455-01) (REDMS No. 3501979 v.5)

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See Page CNCL-311 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Option 1 to retain free public parking on City-managed parking spaces in the Steveston Village area, as described in the report, be endorsed as a trial strategy and that staff report back on its effectiveness after the trial period in Fall 2012;

(2)

That Council send a letter to the Steveston Harbour Authority (SHA) and the Steveston Merchants Association expressing its support of the two parties working together to facilitate employee parking in the SHA lot on Chatham Street on a temporary basis from June 11 to September 30, 2012, as generally proposed in Attachment 2;

(3)

That staff be directed to negotiate the renewal of the City’s licence of occupancy for 3771 Bayview Street with the Steveston Harbour Authority and report back on the outcome of these discussions as soon as possible;

(4)

That, as described in the report, staff be directed to:

(a)

develop short- and long-term streetscape visions for Bayview Street and Chatham Street and report back by the end of 2012; and

(b)

undertake the supplementary improvements to support other travel modes.

(5)

That staff investigate the possibility of accommodating the parking needs of those that paid into the Steveston Parking Fund and report back.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

24.

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT: APPLICATION BY WESTERN MAPLE LANE HOLDINGS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 9160 NO. 2 ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTM3)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8769, RZ 10-516267) (REDMS No. 3502618)

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See Page CNCL-327 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Au opposed)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8769, for the rezoning of 9160 No. 2 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)”, be forwarded to Public Hearing, to be held on Monday, June 18, 2012; and

(2)

That the Public Hearing notification area be expanded from the standard 50 m radius to include the area shown in Attachment 14 of the Report to Committee dated June 17, 2011.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

25.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

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Marie Fenwick, Executive Director, and Kim Evans, Chair, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, to present the Society’s 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Business Plan.

26.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8759

(7500, 7520, 7540, and 7560, RZ 10-519918)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8785

(8540 No. 3 Road, RZ 09-499249)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

27.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full plans

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(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 28, 2012, and January 25, 2012, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 11-585139) for the property at 8399 Jones Road (formerly 7500, 7520, 7540 and 7560 St. Albans Road); and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 10-545013) for the property at 8540 No. 3 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT